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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 4/21)
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The Cool Mother’s Day Gift Guide (New Products Added 4/21)
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The Most Unhinged Frankenstein Movies You’ve Never Seen

A new indie horror standout (and a not-so-great studio effort) sent us down the rabbit hole of Frankenstein films that get truly, gloriously strange.

By Andy Crump
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What It’s Like to Mush Your Own Dog Team Through Alaska

Experiencing Alaska by dog was truly magical.

By Brandon Withrow
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026

The first Booker’s release of the year is inspired by none other than the Big Easy, one of Booker Noe’s favorite cities

By Beau Hayhoe
Father's Day
50 Under $50: Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021

Father’s Day is fast approaching and dad deserves the best on this special day. There’s nothing wrong with a homemade breakfast and his favorite cup of coffee. But if you’re looking to go the extra mile, we’ve got you covered. We put together 50 of our favorite gifts for dad…

By John A. Paradiso
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Essential Vinyl: 30 Albums Every Record Collector Must Own

Although streaming reigns supreme in the music world, the physical medium has returned with a vengeance. Vinyl record sales have been at an all-time high since the advent of the streaming age. And everyone from your younger cousin to your cool neighbor probably has, at the very least, a modest…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Tools You Need To Upgrade Your Grill in 2021

The grilling season has officially kicked off, and there's no better time to prep for its full summer swing by arming yourself with some of the best grill tools and BBQ sets the web has to offer. Pulling from the gear used in your kitchen just won't suffice. Those tools…

By Amos Kwon
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The History of the Teku Glass: The Best Glass For Your Beer

While we're very much of the opinion that you should drink your beer--much like your whiskey--however the hell you damn well please, there are certain instances that call for an upgrade. We enjoy a Miller High Life or Old Style while we're manning the grill, but serious tastings require serious…

By Cooper Fleishman
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15 Podcasts That Will Instantly Make You Smarter

In the past five to ten years, podcasts have been the breakout form of media. What started as more or less an indie take on the radio broadcast format turned into a multimillion-dollar industry. The bubble seemed close to bursting in 2020 as fewer listeners were commuting and hosts quarantined…

By John A. Paradiso
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